The 63 Field Artillery Battalion 63A1(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~11mm over "NEW YORK" ~8mm + shield to the left (raised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
Product Details
Item Type: Military Collectible
Era: WWII
Manufacturer: N.S. Meyer
Unit History
63 Field Artillery Battalion
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 63rd Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 63rd Field Artillery and was later redesignated as the 63rd Field Artillery Battalion. It was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as part of the 24th Infantry Division. During World War II, the battalion served in the Pacific Theater, participating in major campaigns including New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon. The unit provided critical artillery support during amphibious assaults and ground operations, contributing to the division’s success in these campaigns. Following the end of hostilities, the 63rd Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 15 October 1945 in Japan.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 63rd Field Artillery Battalion. n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/63rd_Field_Artillery_Battalion
GlobalSecurity.org. 63rd Field Artillery Battalion. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/63fa.htm